Captain Planet Foundation Grants - applications due 9/30/15

September 1, 2015
Educator News
by Kendyl Eriksen
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The mission of the Captain Planet Foundation is to give the next generation of environmental stewards an active understanding and love for the natural world in which they live. The Captain Planet Foundation provides grants for schools to complete youth-driven environmental projects.

Eligibility

Grants are made for activities that conform to the mission of the Captain Planet Foundation and MUST have all three of the following to be considered for funding:

  • Be project-based;
  • Projects must be performed by youth; and
  • Projects must have real environmental outcomes.

Grants from the Captain Planet Foundation are intended to:

  • Provide hands-on environmental stewardship opportunities for youth;
  • Serve as a catalyst to getting environment-based education in schools;
  • Inspire youth and communities to participate in community service through environmental stewardship activities.

Deadlines

September 30th: typically for spring and summer projects

January 31st: typically for fall and winter projects

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